Natural coping strategies: Mindfulness
Do you regularly meditate? If so, you'll know its many benefits, backed by a growing body of research.
If not, pregnancy is a great time to start practising and enjoying these benefits!
Benefits of Mindfulness
Reduces:
Feelings of fear, stress and anxiety.
Emotional reactivity (improves self-control)
Aches and pains.
Insomnia.
Improves:
Concentration and memory.
Physical and mental stamina.
Confidence.
Bonding between parents …
Natural coping strategies: Breath
Learning to breathe and relax during a contraction helps release your body’s natural pain relievers – endorphins!
It’s entirely normal for your breathing pattern to change during labour in response to the following:
Contractions
Feelings of anxiety
Lack of control
The sensations of birth, including pressure and pain
Tiredness or exhaustion.
This may show up as holding …
Jaundice in newborns
Why do babies get jaundice?
Jaundice is really common in newborn babies. Approximately 6 in 10 full-term newborns and 8 in 10 preterm babies (born before 37 weeks) will get jaundice.
Babies have more red blood cells when they are born than they need outside the womb. When these red blood cells …
Pregnancy conditions explained: Gestational diabetes
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes (GD) is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It means that you have high sugar levels in your bloodstream. Whilst it can occur at any time, it usually develops during the second or third trimester.
Our bodies use glucose or sugar for energy. If we eat more …
How to make the most out of your antenatal classes
So you've chosen your class, paid your cash and are about to head to your first session with a mixture of excitement and trepidation...or maybe you're being dragged along by your partner? However you are feeling today, we want you to leave the classes having learned loads, laughed a lot …
![🔔 new blog alert 🔔
It's so important to educate yourself, and understand your rights as you're looked after during your pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. Whether it's a routine check or a major procedure, YOU decide what happens to your body. 💪💜
In our latest blog, we dive into the importance of informed consent and how healthcare providers must give you clear, unbiased information so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your baby. 📋✨
Key points to remember:
🤝 Your choice matters! Always ask questions and ensure you understand the options.
🚨 You can withdraw consent at any time. It's YOUR body, YOUR baby, YOUR decision.
💕 Even your birth partner can’t make decisions for you, but they can help advocate for your preferences.
👶Post-birth, both parents may share in decisions for your baby, but until then, it’s the pregnant person's choice.
Check out the full post and empower yourself with knowledge. 🔗 [Link in bio]
https://newlifeclasses.com/2024/11/12/the-importance-of-consent-in-maternity-care/
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